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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.87, 987.60 and 474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.87, 987.60 and 474.29 is: 709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.87 : 987.60 = 474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.87/987.60 = 474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.87x = 987.60 × 474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.87x = 468,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,408.80/659.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.85

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